General rules of baggage

Baggage refers to personal property that passengers take on their travels. According to the transportation authorities, baggage carried by Air China can be classified as checked baggage and unchecked baggage.

1、Unchecked baggage (free carry-on articles)

Limitation of unchecked baggage weight and volume
Unchecked baggage should be suitable for placing into the closed overhead compartment or under the seat in front of passengers.
A .First and business class passengers are allowed two carry-on bags that cannot exceed 5kg in weight.
B. Economy class passengers are allowed one carry-on bags that cannot exceed 5kg (11 lbs) in weight and dimensions of 55cm (21 inches) in length, 40cm (15 inches) in width and 20cm (7 inches) in height.
C. Baggage exceeding the above free baggage allowance should be checked.

Articles that can not be transported in carry-on baggage
Passengers are not allowed to carry in their carry-on baggage any dangerous articles such as guns, knives, sharp or lethal weapons, or animals.

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2、Checked baggage

Checked baggage packaging
The checked baggage should be packed and fastened properly. It should be able to endure some pressure, and can be unloaded and transported safely under normal operating conditions. It also should abide by the following conditions:
A. Travel box, travel bag and handbag should be locked to avoid theft.
B. More than two bags cannot be bundled into one.
C. Additional articles should not be inserted in the baggage.
D. Bamboo baskets, net bags, ropes, straw bags, plastic bags cannot be wrapped around the baggage.
E. Passengers name, detailed address, and phone number should be written inside and outside the baggage.

Limitation of checked baggage weight and volume
- Maximum weight of each baggage should not exceed 45kg, and the maximum dimension should not exceed 100×60×40cm3. The baggage exceeding the above allowance should be transported as freight.
- Minimum weight of each baggage should not be less than 2kg, and the minimum dimension should not be less than 30×10×20cm3. The baggage that exceeding the above allowance can not be transported as checked baggage alone.

Articles that can not be transported as checked baggage
The following items should not be packed in checked baggage. If a loss of these items occurs due to a passenger breach, Air China will not be held liable and will only compensate lost baggage according to lost baggage policies.
Important or Commercial documents
Securities
Currency
Bank Draft
Jewelry
Valuable metal and metalwork
Curio, calligraphy and paintings
Fragile articles
Perishable articles
Samples

-Weight concept
Any passenger holding an adult or child fare ticket is entitled to the free baggage allowance of 40kgs (88 lbs) for first class, 30kgs (66 lbs) for business class, and 20kgs (44 lbs) for economy class. One bag is allowed free of charge for infants with the maximum dimensions no more than 115cm (45 inches), In addition, a baby stroller (if able to fold) or carrying basket may be checked free of charge.

-Piece concept
The free baggage allowance per piece applies to international routes between China and the US , China and Canada,Madrid and Sao Paulo. For first and business class passengers, two bags per passenger may be checked free of charge. The maximum dimensions of each piece should not exceed158cm (62 inches) and should not weigh more than 32kg (70 lbs). For adults and children in economy class, two bags per passenger may be checked free of charge. The maximum dimensions of each piece should not exceed 158cm (62 inches) and should not weight more than 23kg (50 lbs). The maximum dimensions of two pieces should not exceed 273cm (107 inches). Infant passengers paying 10% of the adult fare are allowed to check one bag free of charge. The maximum dimensions of each piece should not exceed 115cm (45 inches). In addition, a baby stroller (if able to fold) or carrying basket may be checked free of charge. Any baggage in excess of the above regulated weight or dimensions will be subject to an excess baggage charge.

Excess baggage charge (Except routes between the US/Canada and China，Madrid and Sao Paulo) If the bags exceed the weight limit specified, the excess baggage charge per kilogram is 1.5% of the highest normal direct adult one way (Y class) fare.

Baggage compensation
On domestic flights if checked baggage is damaged or lost, the compensation should be less than RMB100 per one (1) kilogram (2.2 lbs). If the baggage is worth less than RMB100 per kilogram (2.2 lbs), it should be compensated according to actual value. If checked baggage is damaged, it should be compensated according to the depreciated value of the baggage or the repair cost of the baggage.

On international flights, baggage will be compensated in accordance with the international transportation policies of the Montreal Convention or Warsaw Convention. For more information please contact Air China at
Domestic： 010-64599526 or 010-64599527
International： 010-64599523 or 010-64599524

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Checked Baggage
      Routes between US/Canada and China，Sao Paulo and China,Madrid and Sao Paulo

I. General Rules
1. Economy Class Baggage Allowance
• Two bags per passenger may be checked free of charge
• Maximum dimensions of each piece should not exceed 158cm (62 inches)
• Maximum dimensions of two pieces should not exceed 273cm (107 inches)
• Weight allowance for each piece is 23kg (50 lbs)

2. Business and First Class Baggage Allowance
• Two bags per passenger may be checked free of charge
• Maximum dimensions of each piece should not exceed 158cm (62 inches)
• Weight allowance for each piece is 32kg (70 lbs)

3. Platinum Card Members Baggage Allowance
• Three bags per passenger may be checked free of charge
• Maximum dimensions for each piece should not exceed 158cm (62 inches)
• Weight allowance for each piece is 32kg (70 lbs)

4. Gold, Prime Gold and Silver Card Members Baggage Allowance
• Two bags per passenger may be checked free of charge
• Maximum dimensions of each piece should not exceed 158cm (62 inches)
• Weight allowance for each piece is 32kg (70 lbs)

5. Infants paying 10% of adult fare Baggage Allowance
• One bag per passenger may be checked free of charge
• Maximum dimensions of each piece should not exceed 115cm (45 inches)
• Baby stroller (if able to fold) or carrying basket may be checked free of charge

6. Items regarded as baggage if dimensions do not exceed 158cm (62 inches)
• Sleeping bag or bedroll
• Rucksack, knapsack, backpack
• Snowboard/Ski equipment – A ski bag containing one pair of skis/one snowboard and poles. A boot bag containing one pair of ski boots.
• Golf equipment - Golf bag containing golf clubs and one pair of golf shoes
• Duffle-type bag or a type 22 bag
• Bicycle - Single seat touring or racing bicycle, non-motorized packed properly with handlebars turned sideways and pedals are removed
• Standard water surfboard, wake board or pair of standard water skis
• Fishing equipment – Properly packed equipment containing not more than two fishing rods, one reel, one landing net, one pair of fishing boots and one tackle box
• Sporting firearms- one rifle case containing not more than 2 rifles, 5kg (11 lbs) of ammunition, one shooting mat, a noise suppressor and small rifle tools, or two shotguns and two shotgun cases, or one pistol case containing not more than 5 pistols, 5kg (11 lbs) of ammunition, noise suppressors, one pistol telescope and small pistol tools. Acceptability of such firearms shall be subject to the carrier’s conditions
• Musical instruments not exceeding 100cm (39 inches) in length

7. Handicapped passengers may take a wheelchair and/or walking aids

II. Oversized and excess baggage
• Economy class passengers (not including Platinum, Gold or Silver Card members) will be charged RMB 200 (or equivalent currency) for each piece of luggage that exceeds 23kg (50 lbs) up to 32kg (70 lbs) and one single unit* if the dimensions of one bag exceeds 158cm (62 inches) or if two bags exceed 273cm (107 inches).
• All classes and elite card members will be charged one single unit* for each additional bag exceeding the two piece limit (three piece limit for Platinum Card members).
• All classes and elite card members will be charged one single unit* for each bag with dimensions exceeding 158cm (62 inches) up to 203cm (80 inches), as long as piece and weight allowances are not exceeded.
• All classes and elite card members will be charged two single units* for each additional bag exceeding two pieces with dimensions exceeding 158cm (62 inches) up to 203cm (80 inches).
• All classes and elite card members will be charged three single units* for each bag with dimensions exceeding 203cm (80 inches) and/or the weight of 32kg (70 lbs) up to 45kg (99 lbs).
• Baggage weighing more than 45kg (99 lbs) will not be accepted as checked baggage.

III. Other Information
1. When passengers are connecting flights, the new baggage policy applies for any domestic segments that are in conjunction with international segments
2. If there are any problems with the baggage on a flight, any claims will be processed in accordance with the new baggage policy.
3. Passengers taking code-share flights with Air China and other carriers, please refer to the checked baggage policy of the operating carrier.
4. Passengers on China – Canada routes who have purchased their tickets before October 29, 2006 are entitled to the original free baggage allowance.